was seen to drop the flaming tank. It is believed that Capt. Pease's airplane and crew were subsequently shot down in flames, as they did not return to their base. In voluntarily performing this mission Capt. Pease contributed materially to the success of the group, and displayed high devotion to duty, valor, and complete contempt for personal danger. His undaunted bravery has been a great inspiration to the officers and men of his unit. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients Sources References Further reading External links 1917 births 1942 deaths United States Army Air Forces Medal of Honor recipients Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) United States Army Air Forces officers United States Army Air Forces personnel killed in World War II United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II Recipients of the Air Medal World War II recipients of the Medal of Honor People from Plymouth, New Hampshire University of New Hampshire alumni World War II prisoners of war held by Japan 20th-century executions by Japan American prisoners of war in World War II Aviators from New Hampshire Military personnel from New Hampshire Tilton School alumni